Alia Bhatt calls Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda 'magical stars' after watching Saiyaara: 'Couldn't remember the last time I looked at two actors...'
has joined the growing hype of praise for
's new romantic movie 'Saiyaara,' which stars debutants
and
. After attending a screening, Bhatt took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note, calling the newcomers 'magical stars' and applauding the film's emotional depth.
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Alia Bhatt says she watched Ahaan and Aneet with awe
Bhatt posted a behind-the-scenes photo of director Mohit Suri with the lead pair, writing: 'watched with stars in my eyes.. watching the stars in theirs ❤️' She followed up with a text-only story: 'Couldn't remember the last time I looked at two actors with such awe. you shined with individuality and honesty. could watch you again, and again, and again 🌙'
Alia Bhatt praises Mohit Suri's direction and emotional storytelling
In another post, Alia called Mohit Suri: 'the captain of this very wonderful ship @mohitsuri 💫💫💫'
She added, 'you made me feel things..
things only movies can make you feel. full of heart, full of soul, full of something that just stays with you.. in the best way 🧿 congratulations to you and the entire team @yrf 🙏🩵 not just a film.. it's a moment.'
Aneet Padda responds with gratitude
Reacting to her post, Aneet called her 'hero' and thanked her for the kind words. Fans appreciated the camaraderie between the actors, calling it a blend of humility and star power.
Saiyaara maintains momentum with box office success
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, 'Saiyaara' earned Rs. 21 crores on its opening day. 'Saiyaara' further earned Rs. 100 crores in the lifetime gross. The movie was viewed and liked mostly by the young audience.
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